A decent forecast for the weekend after some shocking weather in the week led to hopes for some decent walks. The reality was that there wasn't much snow on the hills, and what there was was powdery, meaning that if you were breaking trail it was very hard work.

Hugh, Mick, and Alan visited the Kelpies at Falkirk on the way up - worth a detour - whilst the others came straight up.
As with the previous year, three parties set out on a lovely Saturday morning -
Mel, Adam, and Mick entered the Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) to attempt Stob Coire Sgreamhach and Bidean that they struggled with last year. Meeting poor and unstable snow conditions on the head wall, they managed Stob Coire Sgreamhach before returning via Beinn Fhada, leaving Bidean for next year.
Mick, Alan, and Hugh were hoping to descend Glen Etive for as walk up the Corbett Beinn Maol Chaluim but the icy road conditions put them off. Instead they drove up to Loch Lochy for an attempt on Ben Tee. Unfortunately, the snow was that deep and powdery it made the going so slow that they ran out of time after 3 hours of struggle. Nice scenery though
Graham made the best choice of the day by walking up Stob Coire nan Lochan following other peoples trail breaking - nice one Graham.
A guitar and accordeon made some varied, and at times interesting music, in the bar in the evening.
Sunday dawned wet and claggy, and with a poor forecast for the day, all the three Kendal members headed home, with Graham and Veronica heading for Edinburgh for the night, leaving the Bassetlaw members turning their attention to the Ben Lawers area in hope of better weather.
Two chalets have been booked for next year, with a third possible if we have enough numbers in time. Don't leave it too late to book!.